Assistant Professor - Environmental Analytical Chemistry

at  Laurentian University

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A doctoral degree in a relevant field at the time of appointment.
• Have active knowledge of both official languages (functional bilingualism); consideration of receptive

bilingualism (passive comprehension of the French/English language) will be given in exceptional cases.

• Experience in teaching undergraduate courses in chemistry. The candidate will have demonstrated a

commitment to pedagogical and academic excellence.

• A track record of publications in peer-reviewed literature in environmental analytical chemistry.
• Commitment to promoting a diverse, inclusive and vibrant academic and work environment.

In addition to active engagement and participation in teaching and research, the successful candidate will be
expected to have an on-campus presence and make contributions through service to the School, Faculty,
University, and broader community.
The School of Natural Sciences is the newest and largest academic unit in the Faculty of Science, Engineering &
Architecture. Our faculty members are actively involved in research projects covering a wide range of fields,
including applied and theoretical chemistry, environmental biology, biomedical science, forensic toxicology,
materials science, neurobiology, zoology as well as science communication. The unit boasts a Canada Research
Chair in Stressed Aquatic Systems, and houses the Vale Living with Lakes Centre, a world-renowned research
centre on the main environmental issues of our day.
Laurentian University, located on Atikameksheng Anishnawbek territory in Sudbury, Ontario, serves over 8000
students and is one of two bilingual universities in the province of Ontario. Committed to its bilingual, tricultural
mandate, Laurentian University offers an outstanding university experience in English and French with a
comprehensive approach to Indigenous education. Laurentian’s beautiful, forested campus is surrounded by
fresh-water lakes, conservation lands and hundreds of kilometres of cross-country and hiking trails while situated
in the geographic centre of Greater Sudbury, northern Ontario’s major urban centre (population 160,000).
Laurentian University has close and productive ties to Science North, SNOLAB, Health Sciences North and
multiple post-secondary institutions.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Applications should include the following items:

• A cover letter which clearly indicates the area(s) of expertise. The letter must also include

one of the two statements about citizenship/resident status specified below. Complete and up-to-date Curriculum vitae, including a full list of publications. A teaching statement, which would contain a teaching philosophy, strategies for student

engagement, etc.

• A research statement, including a description of potential research projects the candidate

would initiate at Laurentian.

• A statement providing evidence of incorporation of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

into both teaching and research.

• Names and full contact information for three academic referees.

The application package, inclusive of all documents, should be sent electronically as a single PDF file to: Office of
Provost and Vice-president, Academic at pvpa@laurentian.ca with the following subject line: application for
faculty position in Environmental Analytical Chemistry. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2024 until
the position is filled.
Further information about the position should be directed to the Office of Provost and Vice-president,
Academic.
Laurentian University is an inclusive and welcoming community committed to employment equity. Applications
are encouraged from members of equity-seeking communities including women, racialized and Indigenous
persons, persons with disabilities, and persons of all sexual orientations and gender identities/expressions.
Laurentian University’s bilingualism policy (Section 7.3.b) provides a provision regarding the language requirement
for persons self-identifying as First Nations, Métis or Inuit. (https://laurentian.ca/bilingualism) The successful
candidate will be part of the Laurentian University Faculty Association (LUFA). Candidates are encouraged to
consult the Collective Agreement at www.lufappul.ca.
Laurentian University is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free experience to applicants with
accessibility needs. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage during the recruitment process. Please
contact the Office of the Provost and Vice-President Academic for more information (pvpa@laurentian.ca).
All qualified persons are encouraged to apply; however, in accordance with Canadian immigration requirements,
Canadian citizens and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority.
To comply with federal laws, the University is obliged to gather statistical information as to how many applicants
for each job vacancy are Canadian citizens / permanent residents of Canada. Applicants need not identify their
country of origin or citizenship; however, all applicants must include one of the following statements: “I am a
Canadian citizen / permanent resident of Canada”; OR, “I am not a Canadian citizen / permanent resident of
Canada” in their cover letter. Applications that do not include this information will be deemed incomplete.

Please refer the Job description for details